Soft Pretzel Bites
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star
No reviews
Easy homemade soft pretzel bites, perfect for parties or game day.
- Author: Claire
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 min
- Yield: About 30-40 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse salt, for topping
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, dissolve baking soda in 4 cups of hot water.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a rope about 1/2 inch thick and 10 inches long. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces.
- Dip each pretzel bite into the baking soda solution for about 20-30 seconds.
- Place the dipped pretzel bites on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the pretzel bites with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle generously with coarse salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add 2 tablespoons of melted butter to the dough.
- Serve with cheese sauce, mustard, or your preferred dip.
- These are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly in the oven or microwave if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg